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THC vs CBD – The Major Differences

The difference between key compounds CBD and THC in cannabis is important when deciding which to use. They both have very different effects and uses that range from recreational to medically ground-breaking.

CBD is the short form of cannabidiol. This naturally occurring compound can be used in edibles as well as tropical oils. It affects the body by making it feel relaxed and calm. This is a stark difference to the effect of THC, which causes a high. This is not the case with CBD since it is not psychoactive.

THC refers to tetrahydrocannabinol. This is yet another compound that is naturally found in cannabinoid. What is the significant difference between CBD versus THC? It is that THC is psychoactive and CBD is not. In layman terms, psychoactive compounds are those that deliver the “high” feeling you get when you consume certain strains of cannabis.

THC is quite similar to the naturally occurring anandamide. This compound is produced by the brain and has a similar structure to THC. This is why THC attaches to the neurons in the brain, just like anandamide does. It changes the process of how the brain communicates. THC works by affecting memory, movement, pleasure, thinking, concentration and sensory, etc.

CBD and THC may have similar chemical structures, they affect the body differently and hence produce different results. Which cannabis strain is right for you depends on which of the two elements you want more of. If you are looking only to get high, go for a strain that has high THC content. However, if you wish to consume cannabis for medicinal purposes, opt for ones with high CBD ratio.

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